An associate from the OCTA research team has begun work on the development of an oral COVID-19 vaccine. Fr. Nicanor Austriaco stated te vaccine is intended to be an easier to distribute, and lower cost alternative to the current COVID-19 vaccines. “We are basically taking a human probiotic yeast…and we Read more…
Transporting temperature-sensitive products, from food to vaccines poses a risk. The improper handling during the cold chain transport spoils food and renders medicines ineffective. It leads to concerns about the safety of consuming the products. In today’s logistics world, real-time tracking of the cold chain supply chain is in demand Read more…
Different Covid-19 vaccines are now ready for distribution. Vaccination programs from governments all over the world are in high gear. Pharmaceutical companies operate 24/7 to produce enough vaccines to inoculate people. The logistics of vaccinating the seven billion people worldwide is a gargantuan task. Almost every medical institution in the world Read more…
As COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials continue to advance and the vaccination nears its approval, its mass distribution will be the next global challenge. As such, an efficient distribution channel for approved COVID-19 vaccines is needed. This will require proper storage of products, smooth cold chain transport, timely shipping, and reliable Read more…
Tackling the -80°C hurdle for cold chain logistics. There are huge logistical challenges for distributing ultra cold biologics and vaccines. Translate Bio Inc. have teamed up with drug giant Sanofi to attempt to overcome the barrier that may hinder the eventual distribution of a viable COVID-19 vaccine. The mRNA (Messenger Read more…
With the many COVID-19 vaccines currently undergoing development, a few are in the class of new bio-genetic pharmaceuticals and require constant temperatures as low as -80°C( -112°F). These mRNA vaccines are among the most advanced potential vaccine with 33 immunisation shots currently being tested on humans. Should one of these Read more…
AFKLMP logistics are creating a taskforce to address the shipment issues associated with distributing billions of COVID-19 vaccine doses. As we discussed in a previous article, there will be many challenges ahead for the cold chain and pharmaceutical logistics industry once a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available. Air France KLM Martinair Read more…
While the global COVID-19 pandemic put medical front liners and hospitals in the spotlight, the supply chain that delivers life-saving pharmaceuticals also needs attention. COVID-19 is creating a rising demand for better life-saving supply chains. How can pharmaceutical cold chain logistics be improved? Behind the scenes of frantic doctors and Read more…
Cold chain providers and pharmaceutical logistics companies have experience in the proper handling, storage and transportation of vaccines and pharmaceuticals that must be kept between 2°C to 8°C (35°F – 46°F). However, the recent developments in the biopharma industry for genetic therapies which often involve live cells has led to Read more…
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